Castleton students, faculty, and staff members were recognized for their achievements during the 2020-21 academic year at the annual Castleton Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 7. The event, which was held virtually due to COVID-19, celebrates the success of students in academics, athletics, student life, and other areas.
The event culminated with the presentation of the Caroline Woodruff Award, given annually to the individual or individuals who have consistently exemplified Dr. Woodruff’s qualities of leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication to Castleton. The award is the highest honor that a student leader can achieve, and this year was given to Raynolds Awusi '21. Awusi is an active member of the Castleton community and was instrumental in getting the Aspiring NAACP Club started.
You can find a full list of award winners below.
Academic Excellence Awards | |
The Academic Excellence Award is given annually to a student who is deemed the top student in his or her major. | |
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Art | Jasmin Gomez ’21 |
Business – Management | Paul Rechberger ‘21 |
Business - Marketing | Sakke Tiitinen ‘21 |
Computer Information Systems | Courtney Gauthier ‘21 |
Criminal Justice | Andrew Barber ‘22 |
Education | Kaitlin Scherber ‘21 |
English | Lauren Harvey ‘21 |
Health, Human Movement & Sport | Julia May ‘21 |
History, Geography, Economics & Politics | Adrianna Maher '21 |
Mathematics | Luke Cohen '21 |
Media & Communication | Brooke Rubright '21 |
Music | Kristin Harris '21 |
Natural Science | Christopher Butryn '21 |
Nursing (Bennington campus) | Mayan Zungy '21 |
Nursing (Castleton campus) | Karis Warren '21 |
Psychological Sciences | Alyssa Ezell '21 |
Resort & Hospitality Management | Tom DesLauriers '21 |
Social Work | Morgan Landry '21 |
Sociology | Emma Tretler '21 |
Theater Arts | Josie Gawrys '22 |
Student Government Association Awards | |
Media Award | |
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Member of The Spartan newspaper or WIUV radio station who has demonstrated leadership, commitment, and passion. | Dave Blow '89 |
Club of the Year | |
Student organization whose vitality, creativity, and commitment have enriched the quality of student life. | Backcountry Hunters & Anglers |
New Club Recognition Award | |
New student organization which through its vitality, creativity, and commitment has enriched the quality of student life at Castleton. | Aspiring NAACP Club |
Awareness Award | |
Student, faculty, or staff who has gone above and beyond to educate the University community on diversity, equality, global awareness, or similar issues. |
Maya Kraus |
Executive Board Recognition Award | |
SGA member whose involvement in any aspect of the SGA that has shown outstanding devotion to their job, activity, or position. | Maria Page '23 |
Coach of the Year | |
Part-time or full-time coach who has generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. |
Lyndsay Bynon |
Outstanding First-Year Award | |
First-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the freshman class and Castleton community. | Adsel Sparrow '24 |
Outstanding Second-Year Award | |
Second-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the sophomore class and Castleton community. | Jessica Bickford '23 |
Outstanding Third-Year Award | |
Third-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the junior class and Castleton community. | Baylee Lawrence '22 |
Outstanding Graduate Award | |
Graduating student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the senior class and Castleton community. | Jac Culpo '21 |
Outstanding Non-traditional Student Award | |
Non-traditional student that is active on campus, positive, ready to learn, and eager to help. | Brian Paquette '22 |
Outstanding International Student Award | |
An international student that is active on campus, positive, ready to learn, and eager to help. | Paul Rechberger '21 |
Outstanding New Faculty/Staff Award | |
A new faculty member who has contributed to student life through campus involvement. | Susan Shayne |
Outstanding Faculty Award | |
Faculty member who has demonstrated a sincere interest in the welfare of students, and generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. | Jill Markowski |
Outstanding Staff Award | |
Staff member who has contributed considerable time, energy, and support to the SGA. | Victoria Angis |
Delegate of the Year | |
SGA delegate whose involvement in the SGA, service on committees, and volunteerism are outstanding. | Raynolds Awusi '21 |
Leonard Johnson Alumni Award | |
Castleton Alumnus who has gone above and beyond their job description in service to the University community. | Dennis Proulx '87 |
Community Service Award | |
Outstanding volunteer service to the Castleton/Rutland County community. | Adam Mitchell '22 |
Community Advisor Award | |
Any Community Advisor who goes above and beyond to create community and strong relationships on campus | Adam Murray '23 |
Good Citizen Award | |
Recognition of devotion to the welfare of the University, and outstanding performance as a campus leader. | Ryan Boeke '22 |
Distinguished Service Award | |
Distinguished service in activities, and exhibits abilities and qualities of leadership, conscientiousness, dependability, and interest in the University community and its function. | Sierra Boutin '21 |
Distinguished Service Award | |
Distinguished service in activities, and exhibits abilities and qualities of leadership, conscientiousness, dependability, and interest in the University community and its function. |
Max Tempel '21 |
Military Personnel Award | |
An honorary award in recognition of the service of any Castleton student, faculty, staff, or administrator who is a veteran or has served in any branch of the military. | Travis Dube '22 |
343 Award | |
Recognition of any Castleton student who has shown immense school spirit and is actively involved in various clubs, groups, or activities on campus. |
Allison Andrade '22 |
343 Award | |
Recognition of any Castleton student who has shown immense school spirit and is actively involved in various clubs, groups, or activities on campus. |
Ryan Boeke '22 |
Graduate Assistant Award | |
A Graduate Assistant who has demonstrated a sincere interest in the welfare of students and generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. | Mitchell LaFlam '20 |
Athletics Awards | |
Coaches Awards | |
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Top male and female varsity athletes who have shown leadership, determination, sportsmanship, coachability, willingness to give of oneself, and have a sense of responsibility to the team, coach, and University throughout the year. | Brooke Raiche '21 |
Coaches Awards | |
Top male and female varsity athletes who have shown leadership, determination, sportsmanship, coachability, willingness to give of oneself, and have a sense of responsibility to the team, coach, and University throughout the year. | Max Tempel '21 |
Rocky Mezzetta Award | |
Male athlete in recognition of determination, drive to improve athletic skills, coachability, and team leadership. | Paul Rechberger '21 |
Sharon Brown Memorial Award | |
Female athlete who relates well to peers and coach, shows a desire to learn and excel, demonstrates dedication, persistence, and team leadership. Must carry a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | Kaitlin Bardellini '23 |
Mary Ellen Evans Award | |
Most outstanding female athlete who has played four years in one sport; must provide service to the University community and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | Casey Traill '21 |
John Young Memorial Award | |
Male or female basketball player who shows great leadership and outstanding offensive abilities. This individual must have a positive attitude and is interested in pursuing a degree in teaching or interested in coaching in the future. | Brooke Raiche '21 |
CHANGE Awards | |
Peer Advocate of the Year | |
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Member of Peer Advocates for CHANGE (PAC) who has dedicated themselves to being an informed educator and advocate on our campus. |
Emma Tretler '21 |
University Awards | |
University Service Award | |
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Students who have made outstanding contributions to Castleton through their participation in various extracurricular activities. |
Abby Mayo '21 |
University Service Award | |
Students who have made outstanding contributions to Castleton through their participation in various extracurricular activities. |
Brooke Rubright '21 |
University Service Award | |
Students who have made outstanding contributions to Castleton through their participation in various extracurricular activities. |
Brennan Smith '21 |
Abel E. Leavenworth Leadership Award | |
Outstanding student leader who exemplifies Abel Leavenworth’s characteristics of warmth, integrity, strong principles, and wise counsel. |
Emma Carlson '22 |
Abel E. Leavenworth Leadership Award | |
Outstanding student leader who exemplifies Abel Leavenworth’s characteristics of warmth, integrity, strong principles, and wise counsel. |
Adam Mitchell '22 |
Caroline Woodruff Award | |
This is the highest honor that a student leader can achieve at Castleton. The Caroline Woodruff Award goes to an individual who has consistently exemplified Dr. Woodruff’s qualities of leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication to Castleton. |
Raynolds Awusi '21 |